Synopsis
During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.
Facts
Based on
Wag the Dog: A Novel
Awards
Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize
Setting
Washington, D.C.
Production
New Line Cinema
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Academy Awards 1998 academy_award
- Berlin International Film Festival 1998 generic
- Golden Globes (USA) 1998 generic
- National Board of Review 1997 generic
